Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28. Jesus came to serve and give his life for many.

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14. One of the things that Jesus came to bring was peace. But what exactly is this peace?

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17. God's people are called to submit to civic authority.

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12. God's people are to abstain from sinful desires and they are to maintain a good way of life.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10. There is great dignity in being a child of God.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9. According to Peter in his thanksgiving section of this letter, salvation brings two things to God's people: hope and joy.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2. In the opening greeting, Peter reminds his readers that we are elect exiles dispersed - all the work of our triune God.

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12. We are a church family that needs Jesus together because we need forgiveness for our sin.